Serbia celebrates Chinese new year
Serbia has marked the Chinese New Year with celebrations across the country. The main event took place on Saturday in Belgrade's central district, with huge fireworks over the Sava River and an impressive light show on the town's highest skyscraper.
The event was preceded by Chinese opera performances in the towns of Nis and Novi Sad, among several others. And it was a program that started at the National Theater in the town of Nis. The audience enjoyed a performance unusual for this theater's stage - the Chinese Zhejiang Wu troupe that performed traditional Chinese opera dances and songs.
The event was preceded by Chinese opera performances in the towns of Nis and Novi Sad, among several others. And it was a program that started at the National Theater in the town of Nis. The audience enjoyed a performance unusual for this theater's stage - the Chinese Zhejiang Wu troupe that performed traditional Chinese opera dances and songs.
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00:00 Spectators in National Theatre in the town of Nish enjoyed a performance unusual to this theatre.
00:07 The Chinese Zhejiang Wu troupe performed traditional Chinese opera dances and songs and it was a sight to see.
00:16 An estimated quarter million people live in the city of Nish.
00:22 Over the years they have had little exposure to Chinese culture.
00:26 But with the help of the Chinese opera, a remarkable window has opened for them this evening.
00:32 Nish was just a prelude for a big finale in the capital Belgrade.
00:39 Fireworks that drew thousands to the banks of the Sava river, including several high dignitaries.
00:49 They came here to emphasize how important China is for Serbia.
00:55 Through the implementation of capital projects in the area of infrastructure and energy,
01:00 through increasing investments, China has become one of the most important participants in our economic progress.
01:07 The trade between our two countries has grown by an incredible 74% in the last three years.
01:14 The Chinese community in Serbia is far removed from their homeland.
01:18 And for many, spring festival can be difficult, spent apart from loved ones back home.
01:24 But organizers do their best to bridge that gap.
01:30 At this moment, the land of Shenzhou is in a state of joy and happiness.
01:35 Families are gathering together, eating a reunion dinner.
01:41 With the company of friends from Serbia,
01:43 the Chinese from far away and the whole of our Chinese Embassy can feel the joy.
01:55 This year's celebration of the Chinese New Year was the most spectacular seen in Serbia to date.
02:01 Yet organizers promise the next one will be even better.
02:06 Aljoša Milenković, CGTN, Belgrade.